Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog! @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public LibraryThursday, May 14, 2026
9:00 am – 7:00 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center10:00 am – 11:45 am: Garden Playdate @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Filipinx Music & Storytelling @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library
Friday, May 15, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play @ Ruby’s Tumbling
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time @ Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Oakland Greek Festival @ Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Live Music at Epicurean Garden @ Epicurious Garden
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science Center
Recent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
Earth Day Activities for East Bay Families
Ideas for outdoor celebrations and volunteer opportunities for families this Earth Day, April 22 and the weekend before and after.
Lucky Strike: Family Bowling in Alameda
Lucky Strike, a modern bowling alley in Alameda, caters to families by offering bumper bowling, ramps, an arcade, and kid-friendly food.
STEM Camps for East Bay Kids
This roundup of science and technology camps includes activities from digital filmmaking to video game programming, ecology, and robotics.
Ticket Alert: Golden State Storm Women’s Tackle Football
Join the Golden State Storm’s inaugural season (pro women’s tackle football) with its welcoming, family-friendly vibe. Use our discount code!
Good Free Fun: The East Bay Vivarium
East Bay Vivarium has it all: Cute turtles swimming in tanks, giant tortoises munching on lettuce, tiny lizards, boas, enormous pythons, and more.
Golden Gate Park, Koret Children’s Playground and Carousel
Koret Playground at Golden Gate Park has a mix of nostalgic features I loved as a child (cement slide, carousel) plus newer playground structures.
Alameda’s Sand Castle & Sculpture Contest is June 20
Saturday, June 20 is the Alameda Sand Castle/Sculpture Contest at Crown Memorial Beach. Grab your shovels!
Family-Friendly Passover Guide for East Bay Families
Passover 2026 round-up for Oakland, Berkeley, and other East Bay families including lots to do at home, seder ideas, and kid-friendly activities.
Easter Egg Hunts & Activities for East Bay Families
Easter in the East Bay is filled with fun free carnivals and community egg hunts, too. Don't miss out with the help of our guide.
Oakland Roots Soccer Team Returns to the Coliseum
Have you been to a pro soccer game with your kids? The Oakland Roots play at the Oakland Coliseum through October.
